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Definitions from WordNet

Verb crane has 1 sense
  1. crane, stretch out - stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"
    --1 is one way to stretch, extend
    Derived form: noun crane4
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Crane

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something better or to

get a better view, typically done with a strained and elongated posture.

Example Sentence:

She craned her neck to catch a glimpse of the performer on the stage.

Sense 2:

To move or lift heavy objects using a crane, a type of industrial

machinery with a projecting arm.

Example Sentence:

The construction workers craned the steel beams into place.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A large, tall wading bird with a long neck and long legs, typically found

near water bodies.

Example Sentence:

The crane elegantly took flight, spreading its magnificent wings.

Sense 2:

A mechanical device, usually with a long swinging arm, used to lift heavy

objects.

Example Sentence:

The operator skillfully maneuvered the crane to lift the cargo container.

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